Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lateriflora
ID:
308697

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 598 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308029



Common Names

  • Lateriflora Skullcap
  • Lateriflora's Skullcap
  • Lateriflora Skullcap Plant


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Synonyms

  • Scutellaria lateriflora albiflora Fernald [unknown]
  • Scutellaria lateriflora albiflora Farw. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria lateriflora axillaris Jenn. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria lateriflora rhodantha Fernald [unknown]
  • Cassida lateriflora Moench [unknown]
  • Scutellaria polybotrya Bernh. [unknown]
  • Scutellaria lateriflora lateriflora [unknown]

Description

Scutellaria lateriflora (also called later-flowering skullcap, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short stem and opposite leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scutellaria lateriflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scutellaria lateriflora is a small, white-purple colored flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of this plant has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scutellaria lateriflora is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Scutellaria lateriflora

Scutellaria lateriflora can be found in North America.

Scutellaria lateriflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scutellaria lateriflora?

Scutellaria lateriflora

What is the family of Scutellaria lateriflora?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Scutellaria lateriflora?

Blue Skullcap

Species in the Scutellaria genus

Scutellaria adenostegia, Scutellaria adenotricha, Scutellaria adsurgens, Scutellaria agrestis, Scutellaria alabamensis, Scutellaria albida, Scutellaria alborosea, Scutellaria alpina, Scutellaria alta, Scutellaria altaica, Scutellaria altamaha, Scutellaria altissima, Scutellaria amabilis, Scutellaria amicorum, Scutellaria amoena, Scutellaria amphichlora, Scutellaria andamanica, Scutellaria andrachnoides, Scutellaria androssovii, Scutellaria angrenica, Scutellaria angustifolia, Scutellaria anhweiensis, Scutellaria anitae, Scutellaria anomala, Scutellaria antirrhinoides, Scutellaria arabica, Scutellaria aramberrana, Scutellaria araratica, Scutellaria araxensis, Scutellaria arenicola, Scutellaria argentata, Scutellaria arguta, Scutellaria ariana, Scutellaria artvinensis, Scutellaria asperiflora, Scutellaria assamica, Scutellaria atrocyanea, Scutellaria aurata, Scutellaria aurea, Scutellaria axilliflora, Scutellaria baicalensis, Scutellaria baldshuanica, Scutellaria balearica, Scutellaria bambusetorum, Scutellaria barbata, Scutellaria bartlettii, Scutellaria benthamiana, Scutellaria blepharophylla, Scutellaria bolanderi, Scutellaria bornmuelleri,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References